The Blending of Axolotl by Katherine Harper. All Rights Reserved.
Oil pastel.
I chose this animal because not many people know of this creature.
SUBMISSION: Staring into Uncertainty by Dylan Hansen
Staring into Uncertainty by Dylan Hansen. All Rights Reserved.
Colored pencil and charcoal.
I chose this animal because of its unique environment and sleek countenance. Their eyes, though filled with intelligence, are also filled with fear and uncertainty of their future.
SUBMISSION: Blue Snow Leopard by Catherine Guevara
Blue Snow Leopard by Catherine Guevara. All Rights Reserved.
Watercolor and colored pencil.
I wanted to show how colorful a snow leopard is. They are the cold, white beasts we see them to be. Instead, they are these beautiful calming blue creatures that deserve better.
SUBMISSION: The White Tiger by Emily Ellwein
The White Tiger by Emily Ellwein. All Rights Reserved.
Tigers are wonderful creatures that deserve to have their environments protected.
White tiger in grass painted in acrylic.
SUBMISSION: When the Light is Gone by Alayna Cushing
When the Light is Gone by Alayna Cushing. All Rights Reserved.
Water color and pen.
I chose to do a rhino for my endangered animal piece. I would like to see the rhino make a comeback and no longer be considered endangered. The light around the rhino represents the species and how they are slowly diminishing.
SUBMISSION: Polaris by Italia Coppeto
Polaris by Italia Coppeto. All Rights Reserved.
I wanted to portray the ‘fading away’ of polar bears by making the piece light and soft. I wanted to show the ether of these bears and their strength through the dynamic.
SUBMISSION: Hope for the Pangolin by Lillie Brown
Hope for the Pangolin by Lillie Brown. All Rights Reserved.
A cheery illustration to show that there is hope for the pangolin species
The pangolin is the number one poached mammal. This adorable creature will die senselessly if don’t help.
SUBMISSION: Harambe by Jarrett Voogd
Harambe by Jarrett Voogd. All Rights Reserved.
In memory of Harambe, killed by the negligence of a mother-his life ended 30 years early.
A 3-layer metal pendant with copper treated with liver of sulfur.
SUBMISSION: The Magnificent Sloth by Brayden Short
The Magnificent Sloth by Brayden Short. All Rights Reserved.
I have always thought sloths were cute and when I found them on the endangered animals list I just knew I had to make one to bring awareness to their plight.
A copper pendant of a small sloth hanging from a tree branch.
SUBMISSION: Bald Eagle by A.J. Porter
Bald Eagle by A.J. Porter. All Rights Reserved.
I felt like making a bald Eagle because it is representative of a species that has come back because people decided to protect it.
A bald eagle pendant made of nickel silver and brass.
SUBMISSION: Tim the Amazonian River Dolphin by Cole Hunt
Tim the Amazonian River Dolphin by Cole Hunt. All Rights Reserved.
The Amazonian river dolphin is a threatened by pollution, loss of habitat and fishing nets-they must be protected.
A copper enameled dolphin pendant.
SUBMISSION: Under The Moon by Evan DeSteese
Under The Moon by Evan DeSteese. All Rights Reserved.
All animals, maybe even those that prey on others are important. Conserve everything.
Copper cut overlay with nickel moon and black matt board.
SUBMISSION: River Dolphins by Greg Soma
River Dolphins by Greg Soma. All Rights Reserved.
Pendant with 2 dolphins facing one another with a black stone between their noses.
I chose the dolphins for my piece because dam-building, entanglement in fishing nets, boat traffic and pollution have drastically declined the dolphin population.
SUBMISSION: Turtle by Max Beeson
Turtle by Max Beeson. All Rights Reserved.
My design is meant to highlight the beautiful patterns on the sea turtles shell.
Ankle bracelet made of nickel silver.
SUBMISSION: African Endangered Bracelet by Maddie Morrison
African Endangered Bracelet by Maddie Morrison. All Rights Reserved.
All sorts of endangered species are in Africa and they don’t get much help to survive. Bracelet with beads and animal charms.
SUBMISSION: Scylla by Megan Meyer
Scylla by Megan Meyer. All Rights Reserved.
Scylla is a piece that represents the things of the ocean that are seen as dangerous but are actually quite beautiful.
A sting ray made from copper and nickel silver.
SUBMISSION: The Pacific Salmon by Nick Ekstrom
The Pacific Salmon by Nick Ekstrom. All Rights Reserved.
I wanted to embody different elements of the salmon habitat in the Pacific Northwest including pine trees, salmon skin texture, a stream, and shapes inspired by Native American Art to celebrate the salmon.
Nickel silver and copper.
SUBMISSION: Red Sea by D. Ferrer
Red Sea by D. Ferrer. All Rights Reserved.
My painting shows a penguin separated from his family because of global warming. I’m showing that our actions with pollution are having a direct connection with animals not being able to get where they are supposed to be.
SUBMISSION: The Crumbling Demise of the Leatherback by Rubin Watson
The Crumbling Demise of the Leatherback by Rubin Watson. All Rights Reserved.
This piece features a leatherback turtle with copper water droplets and broken egg shells within the shell.
The leather back turtle is a beautiful creature who must deserve more time on this planet. We have to be more cautious with our fishing and continue to make this world safer for all animals.
SUBMISSION: Cornered by D. Ferrer
Cornered by D. Ferrer. All Rights Reserved.
It shows an elephant being cornered by 2 humans with guns. Shooting an innocent animal, such as an elephant, should never be done for money or amusement. Animals are gifts and we are the ones who are throwing them away.